Waste Handling Systems: Paper’s Special Delivery

Jurk notes that it is a common practice in the industry for the printer's paper recycler to finance the system, with its cost paid down against the paper revenue. Many printers opt for this, since it requires no out-of-pocket expense, but Jurk warns against becoming too detached from the process.

“The down side: If printers are not actively involved in the design and the procurement of the system, they will often end up with just the bare minimum,” Jurk notes. “So, six months down the road—when the printer purchases a new saddlestitcher for his bindery or possibly a new in-line trimmer at the press delivery—he’s told there is no capacity allowance for the addition. Now, the printer is faced with unexpected additional costs to expand or replace the system.”